Re: [Sheflug] Laptop Screens

[Wonkey Donkey <wonkey_donkey [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob Keeling wrote:

> I have a Sony C1-XN laptop which I am trying to run linux on,
> after much googleing I have now got the machine with a working X install
> from a hard disc install of knoppix.
>  
> However, I can`t convince KDE to run with a 1024x480 screen res (the 
> laptop screen size)
> I can`t change it using the GUI as it will not fit on the screen!
>  
> Where does KDE/KDM store the desktop size?
>  
> I have edited XF86Config-4 for the monitor definition etc, but can`t 
> find where to set the size of the virtual desktop.
>  
> Any ideas?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Rob Keeling
>  
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I may be wrong, but wouldnt you add 'virtual x y' eg. 'virtual 1024 768' 
to the screen section do this ?

Would be wise to backup your original config file first though.

Steve.
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